A pattern of reproduction and growth in a one-celled organism is shown here. Which statement best describes this pattern of reproduction? (1) All genetic material comes from one parent. (2) Only some of the genetic material comes from one parent. (3) The size of the parent determines the amount of genetic material. (4) The size of the parent determines the source of the genetic material.

Mitosis is NOT reproduction. Mitosis makes new cells and reproduction makes new organisms. Mitosis and reproduction must be connected. Reproducing organisms need new cells. Especially if the reproduce WITHOUT sex.

Which type “looks like” mitosis? Sexual Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Which type “looks like” mitosis?

Which type is more common on Earth? Sexual Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Which type is more common on Earth?

Asexual Reproduction is similar to mitosis. I’m all alone…

Binary Fission

Budding

Sporulation

Regeneration !

Vegetative Propagation

This method of reproduction is probably An bacterium known as Streptococcus thermophilus reproduces by binary fission. In this method of reproduction, one cell will divide equally into two cells. This method of reproduction is probably (1) Sexual, creating cells that are unique (2) Asexual, creating cells that are unique (3) Sexual, creating cells that are identical (4) Asexual, creating cells that are identical